McClinchy Mile Oso Strong Ride, March 15

Arlington, Wash.

Event Details: This year’s McClinchy Mile is a memorial to the people and communities affected by the Oso Landslide. Rider fees will support the Oso-area Whitehorse Trail and bike tourism through the Centennial Trail Coalition and Washington Bikes. McClinchy also supports B.I.K.E.S. Club of Snohomish County, which has hosted the event for more than 30 years.

What: Route options of 34 and 56 miles, out and back on State Route 530 with light traffic. Views of the Stillaguamish River and the Cascades, as well as riding through the landslide area and local memorials.

Unique food stops at Rhodes River Ranch Restaurant in Oso and at Darrington Old School Park. In Oso, warm up inside with Cowgirl biscuits & gravy, fresh cookies, and hot beverages while overlooking an active horse arena. A lunch buffet option will also be available for purchase from the restaurant.

Helmets are required for safety. www.bikesclub.org/mcclinchy

When: 8-10 a.m. Sunday, March 15, 2015. Course closes at 4 p.m.

Where: Haller Middle School, 600 E. First Street, Arlington, WA.

Fees: Cost is $30 for pre-registration, $35 for day-of ride registration. The first 200 registered riders get an Oso Strong coffee mug.  Registration and event updates at www.bikesclub.org/mcclinchy

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